Dacite and Borolanite Definition

Definition of Dacite and Borolanite

The general Dacite and Borolanite definition can be stated as: Dacite is a volcanic igneous rock which is rintermediate in composition between andesite and rhyolite. On the other hand, Borolanite is a variety of Nepheline Syenite and belongs to igneous rocks and contains nepheline-alkali feldspar pseudomorphs which occur as conspicuous white spots in the dark rock matrix. Along with definition of Dacite and Borolanite, get to know about Properties of Dacite and Borolanite. Get to know more information about Dacite and Borolanite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Dacite and Borolanite

The history of Dacite and Borolanite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Dacite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer

Dacite and Borolanite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Dacite and Borolanite. In this section, you will know about Dacite and Borolanite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Dacite is Romania and Moldova, Europe whereas Origin of Borolanite is Scotland. It is interesting to know the name of Dacite and Borolanite discoverer. The discoverer of Dacite and Borolanite are Unknown.

Etymology of Dacite and Borolanite

Along with Dacite and Borolanite definition, know more about the etymology of Dacite and Borolanite. Etymology of Dacite and Borolanite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Dacite and Formation of Borolanite. The etymology of Dacite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described while that of Borolanite is From Dacia, a province of the Roman Empire which lay between the Danube River and Carpathian Mountains where the rock was first described. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Dacite and Borolanite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Dacite and Borolanite are listed below.

For Dacite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group: Volcanic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock, Medium grained rock and Opaque rock

For Borolanite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group: Plutonic
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock